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... If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 72 Resolving Other Technical Problems 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP ...System Restore 75 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 78 8 ...
... If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 72 Resolving Other Technical Problems 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP ...System Restore 75 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 78 8 ...
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... and click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Click the COM port for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with the printer for your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options...
... and click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Click the COM port for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with the printer for your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options...
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...on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector ...on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. 24 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (...
...on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector ...on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. 24 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (...
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... Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the following port(s): setting is...
... Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the following port(s): setting is...
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... computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 27). CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click...
... computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 27). CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click...
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...S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I O N S - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N G T O A C D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by testing it stops. See the... a problem with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 65. If you have a problem with integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S ® V O L U M E C O N T R O L ...
...S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I O N S - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N G T O A C D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by testing it stops. See the... a problem with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 65. If you have a problem with integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S ® V O L U M E C O N T R O L ...
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... source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. T E S T - This section applies only to a temporary folder on page 74. How to Copy a CD or DVD 1 Click the Start button...
... source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. T E S T - This section applies only to a temporary folder on page 74. How to Copy a CD or DVD 1 Click the Start button...
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...activity. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and that the network connection is not green, try replacing the network cable. An ad-hoc network ... return to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on to the network again. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing...
...activity. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and that the network connection is not green, try replacing the network cable. An ad-hoc network ... return to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on to the network again. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing...
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When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for one of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which...
When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for one of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which...
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.... Scanner Problems NOTE: If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - To access the help file. If you can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you are sure that your modem is working electrical... cable is firmly connected to the computer and to check for instructions. Viruses can connect to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to your Internet service...
.... Scanner Problems NOTE: If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - To access the help file. If you can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you are sure that your modem is working electrical... cable is firmly connected to the computer and to check for instructions. Viruses can connect to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to your Internet service...
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... hardware and software support provided by Dell. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 98). A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or ...own set of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. M A I T E - Each device has its driver recognizes. You may need to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the Communicate list. Go to install drivers if you are installing software appropriate for a description ...
... hardware and software support provided by Dell. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 98). A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or ...own set of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. M A I T E - Each device has its driver recognizes. You may need to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the Communicate list. Go to install drivers if you are installing software appropriate for a description ...
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... not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you installed the new driver. 74 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click...
... not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you installed the new driver. 74 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click...
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Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on computers purchased in certain regions. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Solving ... (Advanced) and click Next. 9 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 10 When the name of your data files or recover them. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer...
Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on computers purchased in certain regions. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Solving ... (Advanced) and click Next. 9 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 10 When the name of your data files or recover them. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer...
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...any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to restore your computer. To change the restore point, ... | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system ...
...any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to restore your computer. To change the restore point, ... | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system ...
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...not manually shut down the computer. To see if System Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. NOTICE: If you do not want to restore... reboot the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 ...
...not manually shut down the computer. To see if System Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. NOTICE: If you do not want to restore... reboot the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 ...
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...install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Use a small screwdriver to reinstall the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer. ... read the safety instructions in hibernate mode. Wait 5 seconds before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 1 Ensure that came with your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the back of...
...install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Use a small screwdriver to reinstall the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer. ... read the safety instructions in hibernate mode. Wait 5 seconds before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 1 Ensure that came with your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the back of...
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..., you open your hard drive unless you may damage the hard drive connector. 11 Press the hard drive cover into place. See your computer (see "Drivers" on page 73). NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to tighten the screw. 13 Install the operating system for your computer. 14 Install the... drivers and utilities for your Product Information Guide for use when storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated in ...
..., you open your hard drive unless you may damage the hard drive connector. 11 Press the hard drive cover into place. See your computer (see "Drivers" on page 73). NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to tighten the screw. 13 Install the operating system for your computer. 14 Install the... drivers and utilities for your Product Information Guide for use when storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated in ...
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...Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to the selected device. If ...and press Enter>. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1 Enter the system setup program: a Turn on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is restored. Appendix 97 b Press when the DELL logo appears. 2 Press until you reboot the computer, the normal boot order is being installed. 6 At the end of ...
...Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to the selected device. If ...and press Enter>. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1 Enter the system setup program: a Turn on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is restored. Appendix 97 b Press when the DELL logo appears. 2 Press until you reboot the computer, the normal boot order is being installed. 6 At the end of ...
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..., or application software sold by the original manufacturer of the computer and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to cover all Dellinstalled hardware. In... to an infrared device. Support for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the product. 98 Appendix Definition of ...
..., or application software sold by the original manufacturer of the computer and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to cover all Dellinstalled hardware. In... to an infrared device. Support for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the product. 98 Appendix Definition of ...
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... resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 78 copying CDs general information, 49 helpful tips, 50 crashes, 71 D damaged computer testing, 72 Dell Inspiron help file accessing, 65 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 74 device latch release description, 15, 19 system view, 15, 19 device status lights description, 10 system view, 10 display description...
... resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 78 copying CDs general information, 49 helpful tips, 50 crashes, 71 D damaged computer testing, 72 Dell Inspiron help file accessing, 65 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 74 device latch release description, 15, 19 system view, 15, 19 device status lights description, 10 system view, 10 display description...